韭 · jiǔ

leek

Radical pronunciation

Radical summary

#179

Kangxi

9

Strokes

#133

Frequency

Visual hint

Chives viewed from above: multiple parallel blades spreading from a base like a clump of chives.

Suggests chives, fragrant herbs, or plants that grow in clumps.

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韭

1 examples

韭

jiǔ

chives; Chinese chives

HSK 6

Chives radical. Found in 韭 (chives), 薤 (shallot/leek).

Fresh green chives in the kitchen garden: many thin parallel leaves from one base — distinctive aroma.

草: 韭 is specifically the chive plant with multiple blades; 草 is generic grass/plants without a specific species.

What radical is this: 韭?